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  • April 2026

  • Thu 16

    Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    April 16 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends To register online, visit www.bgccs.org Before & After School Nancy Grayson Elementary James Burd Elementary Shippensburg Intermediate […]

  • Thu 16

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    April 16 Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps
    Shalom Christian Academy 126 Social Island Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

     4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building […]

  • Fri 17

    Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg

    April 17 Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Career & Technology Center 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school […]

  • Fri 17

    Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    April 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
    Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce 118 Walnut St, Waynesboro, PA

    Join Rep. Chad Reichard at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce for this open forum on the third Friday of each month from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Attendees are […]

  • Fri 17

    Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    April 17 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds
    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Thursday April 16th, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday April 17th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM […]

  • Fri 17

    Beard Contest | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    April 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Friday April 17th, 2026 * 5:30 PM We are excited to introduce a new event at this year’s Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival. Thanks to the support of Varner’s & […]

  • Fri 17

    Live Music Fridays, April 2026 | Music Makers, Waynesboro

    April 17 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Live Music Fridays, April 2026 | Music Makers, Waynesboro
    Music Makers 46 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Music Makers has an amazing lineup for our Live Music Fridays in April. We have something for everyone including classic Jazz, Jug Funk, Blues, Country, Americana, Rock and Folk. Call […]

  • Fri 17

    Tale As Old as Time, Daddy Daughter Dance | Greencastle Antrim High School

    April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Greencastle-Antrim High School 300 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Friday April 17th, 2026 * 6:00 PM Our Tale as Old as Time event will be filled with enchanting entertainment, dancing and delicious treats for young ladies to enjoy! Contributions […]

  • Sat 18

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    April 18 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to […]

  • Sat 18

    April Events | Cowans Gap, Fort Loudon

    April 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Cowans Gap State Park 6235 Aughwick, Ft Loudon, PA, United States

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for Earth Day focused volunteer workday! Projects will include work on the Nature Center Gardens, clean-up of the […]

  • Sat 18

    Franklin County 4- Beef Club Preview Show | Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club

    April 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club 3725 Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 10:00 AM You’re Invited to the Franklin County 4‑H Beef Club Preview Show! Come out and cheer on our amazing 4‑H youth as they kick […]

  • Sat 18

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    April 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 18

    Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    April 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds
    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Thursday April 16th, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday April 17th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM […]

  • Sat 18

    Youth Entrepreneur Market | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    April 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Shippensburg Community Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce a new addition to the Central PA Chainsaw Carvers Festival — the […]

  • Sat 18

    2026 Opening Day Celebration | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    April 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM FREE ADMISSION You're invited to join us for our annual OPENING DAY celebration as we welcome the start of a […]

  • Sat 18

    Brunch, Booze & Bad Decisions, Sing-Along Brunch | RELAX Lounge, Chambersburg

    April 18 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Relax Lounge 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Brunch is hot, the mimosas are cold, and the decisions are questionable. Your ticket gets you a full brunch buffet, […]

  • Sat 18

    Boro Pickle Party | Downtown Waynesboro

    April 18 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Downtown Waynesboro Downtown Waynesboro, Waynesboro, PA

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Pickle Party in Downtown Waynesboro! Get ready to relish the fun at the Pickle Party in downtown Waynesboro, PA! Join […]

  • Sat 18

    Tuscarora Daffodil Show | First Lutheran Church, Chambersburg

    April 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    First Lutheran Church 43 West Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM & Sunday April 19th, 2026 * 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open to the public. Free Admission

  • Sat 18

    Mendelssohn: Elijah | Mercersburg Community Chorus & Orchestra

    April 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Irvine Memorial Chapel Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday 18th & Sunday April 19th, 2026 * 3:00 PM Abigail Rethwisch, soprano Sarah Coit, mezzo-soprano Steve Carroll, tenor Tad Ennen, bass Mark Hartman, conductor Free Will Offering | Limited […]

  • Sat 18

    Bowling for Backpacks | Sunshine Lanes, Waynesboro

    April 18 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sunshine Lanes 11924 Buchanan Trail E, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday April 18th, 2026 * 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Roll into a great cause for just $15 - shoes and two games included! We’ll have food, drinks, raffle prizes, […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
  • Coffee Shops
  • Pizza Trail
  • Pour Trail
  • Sweet Trail

Barn Quilt Trail

The Stitches in Time Barn Quilt Trail includes more than three dozen quilt squares spread throughout Franklin County, PA. Some are inspired by traditional quilt patterns or family designs. Between each square are the many stories of Franklin County.

 

Coffee Shops

Enjoy a Great Cup of Joe in Franklin County coffee shops!

 

Pizza Trail

Talk to locals about the “best pizza place, and everyone has a couple favorites. Add them all together and Franklin County has great Italian eateries.

 

Pour Trail

See the great locations and great beer, wine and spirits that are waiting for you along the pour trail. Plan your next trip and enjoy the flavor of Franklin County.

 

Sweet Trail

Franklin County is a sweet place to be! Enjoy old-fashioned candy makers, chocolatiers, delicious ice cream, and even pie stores.

 

  • Civil War
  • John Brown
  • Spring Into History
  • Underground Railroad

Civil War

Explore the history of Chambersburg and the Civil War.

John Brown

Who was John Brown, what did he do, why did he do it, and what was his connection to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

Spring Into History

Explore 300 Years of American History

Underground Railroad

Franklin County played an important role in the passage to freedom—the Underground Railroad. Its location on the Mason-Dixon Line signaled escaping slaves entry to the north, and the mountainous terrain afforded numerous hiding places in caves and wooded areas.

  • Environmental Centers
  • Franklin County Wildlife
  • Great Golfing
  • Take a Walk

Environmental Centers

Environmental Centers connect the busy daily lives of people to nature & remind everyone of the importance of fresh water, green trees, and clean air. Explore the beauty of outdoor Franklin County at one of its environmental centers.

Outdoors

Fishing, hiking trails, golfing, kayaking -  Franklin County is home to great outdoor fun and relaxation.

Golf

The scenic beauty of Franklin County is timeless and compliments a variety of golfing experiences.

Walking & Hiking

With four state parks and 36 municipal parks, Franklin County gives many choices to enjoy greenery, birds chirping, and mountain views.